‘General Hospital’ excels at soap opera weddings by featuring the most iconic and beloved supercouples.
Of course, any talk of soap weddings wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the legendary nuptials of Luke and Laura: THE most universally well-known soap supercouple of all time.
The Luke and Laura legacy set the gold standard for soap weddings moving forward. Grand, romantic, and groundbreaking, GH has proven it’s capable of emotionally driven, sweeping ceremonies that are etched into fans’ minds long-term.
10. Laura and Scotty: Were Thought to Belong Together
In July 1979, Laura Webber (Genie Francis) married Scotty Baldwin (Kin Shriner). At the time, fans really thought they were destined to last. Just wait….
9. Nikolas and Emily: The Dark Prince and the Good Girl
In December 2004, fan-favorite couple, Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher) and Emily Quartermaine (Natalia Livingston) were married at Wyndemere. Fans loved the “Dark Prince” falling in love with the quintessential “good girl” love story.
8. Tracy and Luke: The Odd Couple
In December 2010, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) and Luke Spencer (Tony Geary) were married at the Quartermaine mansion. The unlikely pairing was a refreshing change of pace for GH fans. They were considered a rare mix of lighthearted fun and emotionally poignant.
7. Robin and Patrick: Never a Dull Moment for “Scrubs”
In December 2008, beloved supercouple Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCollough) and Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson) had a wedding ceremony. At least, they tried to. However, their baby girl, Emma Scorpio Drake (Braedyn Bruner), had other ideas.
Robin went into labor during the ceremony, and Emma was born. But they were later remarried in a moving ceremony in January 2016, officiated by Robin’s uncle, Mac Scorpio (John J. York). The couple exchanged heartfelt, meaningful vows.
Affectionatley dubbed “Scrubs” by their loyal fans, Robin and Patrick were among the defining supercouples of GH’s modern era.
6. Lois and Ned: A Memorable Brooklyn Wedding
In June 1995, Lois Cerullo (Rena Sofer) and Ned Quartermaine (Wally Kurth) were wed in a memorable ceremony in her hometown of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York. The long-awaited wedding was cheered on by GH fans after Ned was caught leading a double life.
On the one hand, Ned’s rock star persona, Eddie Maine, was madly in love with Lois. On the other hand, “Ned Ashton” was blackmailed by Katherine Bell (Mary Beth Evans). She insisted they get married, turning him into a bigamist.
Lois famously popped out of Katherine’s birthday cake to confront them. It took a long time for Lois to forgive Ned, and their wedding in Brooklynn was the culmination of months of Ned’s begging.
5. Anna and Duke: A Traditional Scottish Affair
In October 1987, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan) were wed in a romantic, traditional Scottish ceremony with Duke wearing a kilt. It was the highlight for one of GH’s most iconic supercouples.
4. Carly and Sonny: A Vow Renewal for the Books
Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) were married and divorced a total of five times. Dubbed “Carson” by diehards, their August 2019 vow renewal was significant as the pair made moving and poignant promises to each other.
3. Jason and Sam: The Dragon and the Phoenix
In September 2011, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) were married in an unconventional wedding in the garden of their favorite Chinese restaurant, the Noodle Buddha. The fan-favorite couple famously abandoned their planned church wedding in favor of a low-key, intimate affair.
“JaSam” fans know that the couple was gifted their symbolic statues of the Dragon and the Phoenix, representing the unique and adventurous nature of their epic love story. The music? ” Just You and Me” by Jayson Belt was the couple’s iconic love song.
2. Frisco and Felicia: The Worldy Adventurer and the Aztec Princess
In June 1986, Frisco Jones (Jack Wagner) married Felicia Cummings (Kristina Wagner) in a romantic ceremony at the Brownstone. The iconic wedding featured a starry-eyed Frico serenading his bride, Felicia.
1. Luke and Laura: The Most Iconic Wedding in Soap Opera History
This number one should come as no surprise. Luke Spencer and Laura Webber wed on a perfect Indian summer day on November 16 and 17, 1981. It was a historic television event and a ratings jackpot as a whopping 30 million viewers tuned in to see them get hitched.
College classes were canceled nationwide for the viewing spectacle as Elizabeth Taylor guest-starred as the villainess, Helena Cassadine, who famously cursed Luke and Laura during the ceremony. No other soap wedding since has come close to the scale and cultural relevance of this legendary supercouple.
GH Defined Supercouple Weddings
General Hospital is known for producing top-tier supercouples who have lavish and memorable weddings. Timeless and unmatched, GH has boasted countless weddings that are forever close to fans’ hearts.
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